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Parks,Trails&Recreation Committee Meeting Minutes May 21,2013 <br /> Page 2 <br /> to the question of what parks are visited regularly, they could have a question on what <br /> type of activities they participate in at the parks. Chair O'Malley asked that question#9 <br /> read "comments or suggestions" instead of just"comments." Ms. Olson asked the <br /> committee if they wanted to send a postcard that gives the link to the survey or if they <br /> would prefer to simply put the link on the front page of the website. Discussion ensued <br /> and it was suggested the survey be placed in the newsletter. Committee Member Peck <br /> asked how many addresses would the mailing go to if they mailed a postcard. Ms. Olson <br /> indicated that the Recreation Guide is mailed to approximately 3,000 residents, but they <br /> could save money by sending it as a bulk mailing and it would probably be around $300. <br /> Chair O'Malley asked Council Liaison Holmes if she felt the Council would be in <br /> agreement with that and Ms. Holmes indicated it would depend on how important the <br /> Council thinks the survey is. She also mentioned that June 7 is the due date for the July <br /> newsletter and if they had the meeting with Council on the 28th, they could try to get the <br /> survey information in the July issue. <br /> MOTION: Committee Member Peck motioned to present the edited survey to Council <br /> for review, seconded by Committee Member Garretson. The motion carried <br /> unanimously (9-0). <br /> B. Freeway Park Enhancements <br /> Ms. Olson recapped that at the joint work session the committee presented to Council <br /> potential improvements to Freeway Park and Council was open to the idea. She <br /> indicated that she attached a diagram of the proposed improvements and also provided a <br /> summary of the improvements. Ms. Olson noted the item that has been discussed the <br /> most is whether they would be taking too much of the pleasure rink by increasing the size <br /> of the parking lot. She mentioned that one thing the committee should be aware of when <br /> getting into the off-leash dog proposal is that other cities have indicated they were <br /> surprised at how much parking is needed. Ms. Olson pointed out that when looking at <br /> the diagram, the pleasure rink isn't going to be losing too much and they would want to <br /> account for parking if the committee really wants to have an off-leash dog park at that <br /> site. Committee Member Van Valkenburg indicated he called different cities regarding <br /> dog parks and that was one of the big issues, to make sure there is enough parking. He <br /> questioned if the parking lot was not more maintenance type work as opposed to <br /> improvements. Ms. Olson indicated she would not consider it maintenance because they <br /> would be adding curb and asphalt since it currently is gravel. Also, by adding the curb, <br /> this would give the division between the pleasure rink and the parking lot so you would <br /> not need a fence. It would also help with drainage and then they would have a rain <br /> garden by the sign. Ms. Olson mentioned one enhancement that wasn't necessarily <br /> recommended, but is an option, is to paint the outside of the hockey rink green. The <br /> committee also felt having the Arden Hills logo stenciled on the outside of the rink would <br /> be a good idea since the rink is very visible. Another suggestion was to use green stain <br /> as opposed to green paint for the hockey rink. Committee Member Peck questioned if <br /> there were other materials, such as plastic, that could be used. Ms. Olson indicated that <br /> plastic was far too expensive. Discussion then ensued on the entrance to the rink. Ms. <br />